After they've already lost the biggest draw of the season, perhaps including the finals. Pretty much the only thing left to lose now is the season itself, and even if they get one going, it's going to be one of those weird abbreviated deals fans always mentally discount.

For Bettman's next act, he will arrange to have the Stanley Cup put under glass in the Smithsonian if the NHL goes under.

"Jeremy Maurice Jacobs, Sr.[1] (born January 21, 1940)[2] the owner of the Boston Bruins, is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North Companies. Forbes magazine ranks him as #634 of the world's billionaires.[3] He was listed by Forbes magazine for his philanthropic endeavors.[4] He is perhaps best known for an embarrassing flatulence problem, which frequently disrupts those unlucky enough to be within close proximity. He and his wife Margaret reside in East Aurora, New York and in Wellington, Florida. They have six children, eighteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.[5]

Gosling:After they've already lost the biggest draw of the season, perhaps including the finals. Pretty much the only thing left to lose now is the season itself, and even if they get one going, it's going to be one of those weird abbreviated deals fans always mentally discount.

For Bettman's next act, he will arrange to have the Stanley Cup put under glass in the Smithsonian if the NHL goes under.

"Jeremy Maurice Jacobs, Sr.[1] (born January 21, 1940)[2] the owner of the Boston Bruins, is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North Companies. Forbes magazine ranks him as #634 of the world's billionaires.[3] He was listed by Forbes magazine for his philanthropic endeavors.[4] He is perhaps best known for an embarrassing flatulence problem, which frequently disrupts those unlucky enough to be within close proximity. He and his wife Margaret reside in East Aurora, New York and in Wellington, Florida. They have six children, eighteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.[5]

LULZ.

Well, at least he isn't the only person in Wellington with an embarrassing fart problem.

Doc Daneeka:I'll still watch. I love NHL hockey too much, and I there are way more important things in my life for me to be holding onto a sustained outrage over a source of my entertainment.

Well, enjoy lockouts every time the CBA is up for negotiation. It's people like you that allow the NHL and NHLPA to pull this shiat. Until they see a decline in business, they have no reason not to do it.

Ess_Aytch:Doc Daneeka: I'll still watch. I love NHL hockey too much, and I there are way more important things in my life for me to be holding onto a sustained outrage over a source of my entertainment.

Well, enjoy lockouts every time the CBA is up for negotiation. It's people like you that allow the NHL and NHLPA to pull this shiat. Until they see a decline in business, they have no reason not to do it.

Whatever. What I say is unpopular now that everyone is busy working out there rage, but within a year all the real hockey fans will be back, simply because NHL hockey is the best hockey, and the Stanley Cup playoffs are the most intense, compelling spectacle on the sporting calendar. A real hockey fan will not be able to avoid being sucked back in in any event. I'm just being honest about it now.

Yeah, the owners are greedy farkers (that's true in any sport, btw). Poorly conceived fan protests aren't going to change that. As for me, I don't care, I just want to watch some hockey.